Bible Reading: Hebrews 1:10-12; 13:8 As Ian finished eating a caramel apple at the carnival, his mom glanced at her phone. “We only have time for one more thing, Ian. What will it be?” Ian’s eyes darted back and forth as he tried to decide what one thing he wanted to do before leaving. Straight…
Bible Reading: Genesis 16:13; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 28:20 Emma wrung her hands as her mom drove to the museum. Going to the art museum was Emma’s favorite thing to do on a rainy day. She just hoped she wouldn’t see anyone from school. Once they arrived, they looked at a few paintings. Emma moved close…
Bible Reading: Romans 14:11-12; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Eliana looked up when she heard her mother sigh. “What’s wrong, Mom?” Mom sat down at the table. “I’m very confused by the testimony I heard in court today.” “Tell us about your jury duty, Mom,” Eliana said. “Maybe we can help you.” “No, I can’t do that,”…
Bible Reading: 1 John 1:5-9 “And please forgive me for the lie I told. In Jesus’ name, amen.” Heidi climbed into bed, and Mom gave her a kiss and turned out the light. After lying to her mother a few days earlier, Heidi had asked God to forgive her—but every now and then she still…
Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-6 Grandma looked up from making breakfast when Jacob came into the kitchen. “You look tired,” she said. Jacob yawned. “I was up a lot last night because of the storm.” “It sure was noisy!” Grandma said as she began mixing pancake batter. “I was up some myself.” “Did Grandpa go to…
Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. “I got the mail!” Shae said as she came into the kitchen. “There’s a package for you from Aunt Belle. I bet it’s a birthday present.” Shae handed the package to her mom and laid the rest of…
Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7-12 Jessalynn loved her new baby brother, Josiah, but lately it seemed like Mom and Dad didn’t have time for her anymore. She and her mom used to do things together, just the two of them. But now all Mom seemed to be able to do was focus on Josiah. He had…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:3-4 Luca’s grandfather patted the tire of the four-wheeler he had purchased. “I saw the ad for this quad online, and I got a good deal on it,” he said with a smile. Luca wasn’t so sure. The fenders were dented, and the seat had a tear in it. The rack…
Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 Oh no! Poor little bird! Aylin thought, watching a bird flutter around in the grass. It’s hurt. I think it has a broken wing. Maybe I can help it. She tried to catch the bird, moving slowly and quietly toward it. But each time she got close, it flapped its wings…
Bible Reading: James 2:1-9 “Look!” Naomi pointed to a tin can outside their apartment building. “Somebody is a litterbug.” “Yeah,” said Samuel. “Let’s take that old can home and recycle it.” As he picked it up, he noticed something stuffed inside. “Hey! There’s money in here!” Samuel and Naomi hurried inside, eagerly discussing all the…
